Starters Instructions
- From the Start Line
- Golden Rules
- Class Numbers
- Start Line Procedures - officials
- Start Line Procedures - All Competitors
- Start Line Safety Check Procedures - Cars and Trucks
- Start Line Safety Check Procedures - Motorcycles
- Time Taken for each Run
Refer to the Track Layout page for diagrams of track layout, pits layout, start line layout and admin/sales layout.
FROM THE START LINE
Despite our frustrations at hold ups, blowouts and of course water (too much) we still managed over 250 starts at our last event in March 2006. Your Committee has approved (recommended) some changes to start procedures and pits placement to help speed up the turn around of competitors (by the way Rod has survived his massive blowup uninjured - however the same can't be said for the "Bronzed Aussie").
NOW FOR SOME CHANGES
WHY?
Since we are going to use a strict lane staging system at the start line and a pre-staging system in the pits, we should be able to dispense with the black boards
WHY?
This should allow drivers / riders to shelter from the sun until it is their turn to run.
WHY?
We don't have time to wait for you.
AFTER YOUR RUN
WHY?
By adhering to these guidelines, we should be able to squeeze in an extra 20 runs each day, so it's definitely worthwhile to follow the new guidelines.
Incidentally the person who made a comment via email that he expected the start line to be operating 12 hours a day without a break is more than welcome to help at the start line, like all volunteers our pay and conditions are truly spectacular!
See you in 2007
Cled and Staff.GOLDEN RULES ON THE LAKE
All Fuel Passbook holders to notify secretary of how much fuel purchased in 2007
RECOMMENDED CLASS NUMBERS AND SIZES
CARS
MOTORCYCLES
START LINE PROCEDURES - officials
STARTER
1. Radio Driver / Vehicle number and class details to time keeper
2. Wait for "Track Clear" call from Time Keeper
3. Send vehicle down track (green light)
4. Wait for Safety Officer to give all clear on next vehicle safety check
5. Repeat from step 1 for next vehicle
Switch lights to RED should track be closed by officials.
SAFETY OFFICER
1. Call next vehicle to up to staging line
2. Carry out safety Checks (see instruction sheet)
3. Notify starter "All Clear"
4. After vehicle leaves start line, call up vehicle from next lane
5. Repeat from step 2
When a red light is displayed (track closed), notify all drivers / riders in staging lanes.
START LINE PROCEDURES - ALL COMPETITORS
To ensure an orderly and safe start line the following suggestions are recommended.
When coming to the start line please position vehicle in an orderly single lane queue. Should you be making a record attempt, please line up in the left lane (lane 1) and notify the starter of you intention.
NOTE: Special times will be allocated for record runs.
Each vehicle (car, truck or motorcycle) must display the following information (as per the rulebook)
When vehicle on start line leaves, and you are the next vehicle in the staging lane, bring you vehicle to start line and prepare for safety checks.
Remember if you are not ready on the staging line, we don't have the time to wait; the next vehicle will be called!!
NOTE: lane positions will be strictly enforced.
START LINE SAFETY CHECK PROCEDURES - CARS AND TRUCKS
The following safety checks will be undertaken by your start line official.
Please assist in implementing these procedures;
- Check scrutineer pass
- Check valve caps on all wheels, must be metal caps
- Safety belts - clamp down, must not be able to force hand between belt and body
- Helmet strap secure - barely room for finger between strap and chin
- Wrist restraints - check mounting and wrist fit, not required if safety net fitted
- Neck brace - required for vehicles with speeds over 125 MPH
- Racing suit / overalls - fastened and zipped to neck
- Fire extinguishers - check safety release pins removed
- Parachute pins - check safety pin removed
- Gloves - on
- Helmet visor - down
- Windows - Up
- Doors - shut tightly
- Driver - all clear to go
- Notify Starter - "Ready"
- Next competitor - call to start line
NOTE: ALL DRIVERS / RIDERS / officialS MUST BE ZERO ALCOHOL.
There will be a breathalyzer at the start line
START LINE SAFETY CHECK PROCEDURES - MOTOR CYCLES
- At staging line - fuel on
- Helmet strap secure - barely room for finger between strap and chin
- Zip on Leathers - Pulled up to top of jacket, neck clip fastened
- Boots - fastened
- Kill switch - lanyard connected
- Gloves on - fastened
- Helmet - visor down or goggles on
- GO!
SCRUTINEER CHECKS
- Only synthetic chain oil to be used
- No total loss oil systems (or catch tank fitted)
- Metal valve caps on all valves
TIME TAKEN FOR EACH RUN
Call up from staging to start line | 2 minutes | ||
Safety Check at start line | 30 seconds | ||
Broadcast details to timers | 30 seconds | ||
Receive all clear from rescue teams and timers | 30 seconds | ||
Time for 4 mile run | 3 minutes | ||
Time for 6 mile run | 6 minutes | ||
Time for turn off to clear strip | 1 minute | ||
Time for rescue teams to ascertain position of last vehicle | 1 minute | ||
Time to broadcast speed of last vehicle | 30 seconds | ||
MINIMUM TIME FOR EACH RUN = | 9 MINUTES |
Repeat this by 250 runs �� time disappears quickly when your having fun, doesn't it!!
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